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Eerie El Diablo Cocktail Recipe

Eerie El Diablo Cocktail Recipe
A spooky and sophisticated twist on the classic El Diablo cocktail—featuring tequila, black currant liqueur, ginger beer, and lime. A bold mix of tart, sweet, and spicy perfect for Halloween parties or adventurous evenings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Collins or highball glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • Small cutting board
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz reposado tequila
  • 0.5 oz crème de cassis black currant liqueur
  • 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 –4 oz ginger beer
  • 0.25 oz ginger syrup
  • Garnish: lime wedge or wheel
  • Optional garnish: candied ginger

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add tequila, crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger syrup.
  • Shake well for about 10 seconds.
  • Strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with ginger beer.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing carbonation.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel, and optionally add candied ginger.
  • Serve immediately.